The ESPN FC crew look at the rumours regarding Chelsea and John Stones.

Roberto Martinez endured a poor season with Everton last time out and will be looking to get back to what life was like in his fine debut season. Here's a look at what to expect from Everton as we approach the new campaign.

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A repeat of last season's bottom half finish is unthinkable -- Martinez and his players need to improve across the board and ensure they challenge at the right end of the table.

Are Chelsea lining up Everton defender John Stones to replace John Terry?

Preseason is reaching the halfway point and there is a dark, unsettling cloud gathering over the preparations of Everton and manager Roberto Martinez. That cloud just so happens to be taking the shape of Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and his club's public pursuit of Everton's highly-rated John Stones.

Three friendly matches providing a mixture of promise and worry for Everton became an afterthought in light of champions Chelsea deciding to open up the bidding for Stones, with the respective...

Everton and Barcelona have reached an agreement for €6 million over winger Gerard Deulofeu.

It was a struggle for Everton during Roberto Martinez's second season in charge, especially from a defensive standpoint. The Toffees reached a half century of goals conceded, one fewer than relegated Hull and three fewer than relegated Burnley.

Between Tim Howard dropping from the heights of a one-man World Cup show to a shadow of his best, and a defence creaking under injuries and fluctuating form, it was a slog in the defensive third of the pitch last season. Those who struggled soon moved on....